Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BL8 postcode area, covering Bury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£155,928
Median price
£155,000
5-year trend
+225.2%
Total sales
20,097
The BL8 area has 862 individual postcodes with 20,097 registered sales. Prices are +60.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bury. The five-year price movement is +225.2%.
A Greater Manchester town with a popular market, Metrolink tram links to Manchester and affordable Victorian housing within commuting distance of the city.
🚆 Main station
Bury
⏱️ London commute
~160 min by train
BL8 averages £155,928, placing it in the affordable category, +60.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,097 recorded sales across 862 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BL8 is +225.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BL8 2PU
£78,314 avg · 129 sales
BL8 3LD
£128,690 avg · 128 sales
BL8 2BL
£58,157 avg · 120 sales
BL8 1WA
£212,371 avg · 115 sales
BL8 3DY
£102,268 avg · 115 sales
BL8 2PX
£70,738 avg · 112 sales
BL8 2PS
£99,094 avg · 110 sales
BL8 2QF
£62,948 avg · 107 sales
BL8 3ET
£107,465 avg · 107 sales
This BL8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BL8 postcode area is £155,928, based on 20,097 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bury.
Properties in BL8 average £155,928, which is +60.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
BL8 is +60.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 862 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in BL8 have moved +225.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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